Gardening for the Mental Well-Being of Homeless Women

Conclusion: The gardening experience interrupted the participants’ negative ruminations, offering stress relief and elements of social inclusion and self-actualization. Gardening is an inexpensive and positive intervention for a population with a high incidence of mental illness and distress.

Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing - November 7, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Grabbe, L., Ball, J., Goldstein, A. Tags: Qualitative Research Source Type: research